Bowling-alley lanes are covered in a thin layer of oil, facilitating a smooth trip for the ball and hilarious pratfalls for would-be pin burglars. Engage in slippery sport with today’s Groupon to Sparta Lanes. This deal is valid only during open-bowling hours. Customers may use multiple Groupons for each lane. Choose between the following options:

• For $9, you get two games of bowling, plus shoes for two (a $19 value).
• For $15, you get two hours of unlimited bowling, plus shoes for up to six (a $32 value).

Duckpins wobble nervously as hunters adjust their scopes and fire away at Sparta Lanes, a family-oriented bowling center that racks up strikes for classic entertainment. Lights from computerized scoreboards reflect off glossy lanes as bowlers lace-up their tricolored treads and prepare for alleyway battles. While experts can blaze arched trajectories that skirt gutters before slamming into pins, beginners can raise the bumpers to cultivate their form without sacrificing scores. Two-game sets allow pairs a chance to test their backspin techniques over 20 frames as they heat up the lanes to recommended turkey-cooking temperatures before setting them aflame with consecutive strikes. Meanwhile, groups of up to six can don embroidered shirts and try to squeeze in as many games as possible during two-hour lane rentals.

Once all balls have come to rest behind the pearly pin gates, bowlers can slide over to the arcade room or keno club for continued gaming enjoyment. Bellies as empty as a fresh scoring frame can find nourishment at The Garden Patch Restaurant and Sports Arena Bar and Grill, conveniently located next door to the bowling center (costs not included with today's Groupon).